"Section 26I7(b)(6)(A) states that the
public health agency administering the Title II grant for the state must
engage in a public advisory planning process, including public hearings. The
public planning process will provide the Sate aid in developing and
implementing the State's comprehensive plan. The public advisory planning
process should include"... those individuals and organizations listed below.
“ [CARE Act]
The Public Advisory Process is conducted within the parameters of the AIDS
Consortium of the Treasure Coast. Specifically, the Planning Committee of
the Consortium is responsible for the planning process. Planning meetings
are held each month. The Planning Committee follows a work plan and develops
work products (with the assistance of a health planner) such as the
Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Client Satisfaction Surveys and
Comprehensive Plan. A calendar of meetings is provided to each member on a
monthly basis. All meetings are held in Ft. Pierce (central location) either
at the St. Lucie County Health Department or Project Response. Meetings can
be changed based on the decision of the members of the Planning Committee.
Consortium meetings are held bi-monthly and all work products are approved
by the total Consortium. All meetings are open to the public.
In the spirit of full participation, individuals and representatives of the
following groups or organizations participate in our yearly planning
process.
PLWA
Providers
Health care
Social service
HOPWA
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
HIV prevention providers
Agencies providing services to WICY
ASOs
Hospital and health care planning agency
Non-elected community leaders
State Medicaid Agency
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